Few years on the Earth
NASA’s Landsat 8 satellite recently captured a rare atmospheric phenomenon over Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier, an event scientists describe as “sea smoke.” The phenomenon, appearing as smoke-like wisps, is the result of a unique interaction between cold polar air and warmer water, creating a fog that drifts in dramatic plumes. This rare sighting provides new … Read more
In a heartwarming gesture from 260 miles above Earth, Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams sends Diwali wishes with people around the world, bringing a sense of connection across space and continents. Williams, who has been at the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024, sent her message in a video broadcast that was featured in … Read more
NASA astronaut recently returned from a historic 235-day mission on the International Space Station (ISS) and was taken to a hospital due to an unspecified medical issue. This mission, carried out with SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, faced challenges that tested both the endurance of the crew and the limits of the spacecraft. A Historic Mission … Read more
Could Mars, the cold, desolate planet we’ve long associated with barren landscapes, actually harbor life beneath its icy surface? A groundbreaking NASA study proposes that beneath the frozen water ice covering Mars, there could be conditions favorable for microbial life. While we haven’t found concrete evidence of life on Mars, the possibility of life surviving … Read more
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has captured breathtaking footage from the International Space Station (ISS) that highlights the terrifying power of Hurricane Milton, a massive Category 5 storm rapidly approaching Florida. The video, shot from the window of the docked Dragon Endeavour spacecraft, offers a unique perspective of the storm as it churns over the Gulf … Read more
Sunita Williams, one of NASA’s most seasoned astronauts, set out on what was initially planned to be a short 10-day mission, only to find herself stranded in space for over three months. Sunita Williams, along with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, was supposed to return to Earth in June after a brief mission to the International … Read more
Tracy Dyson, one of NASA’s highly accomplished astronauts, has successfully completed a remarkable mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), spending an impressive 184 days in space. Her mission not only signifies yet another successful space journey for NASA, but also underscores the immense contributions Tracy Dyson has made to scientific research and technological advancements … Read more
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has recently announced that two asteroids, named 2020 GE and 2024 RO11, are set to pass by Earth on September 24, 2024. This alert has raised excitement among the astronomy community and space enthusiasts, as these asteroids will come relatively close to our planet. However, there is no reason for concern, … Read more
Moonquakes are becoming a significant concern for NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions. New research indicates that potential landing sites at the moon’s south pole for robotic landers and crewed Artemis missions could face seismic challenges. These seismic challenges, previously underestimated, are now seen as a potential hazard that could disrupt lunar exploration and the establishment of … Read more
Haunting sound of black hole phenomena has intrigued both scientists and enthusiasts alike for decades. Recently, NASA has revealed something even more captivating—a sonification that translates the haunting sound of black hole light echoes into audible sound waves. Specifically, this sonification originates from the V404 Cygni system, located about 7,800 light-years away from Earth. The … Read more